The first day of Advent heralds the beginning of the Catholic Church’s new year.  Advent (from ‘ad-venire’ in Latin or “to come to”) is the Church season encompassing the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to the celebration of Christmas.  Advent is a time of spiritual preparation for the Lord’s coming at Christmas.  Advent also...

Fr Raymond Browne, known to his friends as Ray or Remy, was born on 1st September 1928 in Sligo, but served most of his sixty six years as a priest, “south of the Curlews” in Co. Roscommon. Having completed his secondary education at Summerhill College, Ray went to St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth in 1947 and,...

Last January, we had never heard of COVID-19 and, as usual, we wished one another a Happy New Year. Back then we were “innocent” and we had no idea what was coming down the tracks. It has been, without doubt a very difficult and stressful year. Many people have lost loved ones and a great...

November Service of Prayer and Remembrance for the Dead and the Bereaved will be led by Bishop Kevin in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo this Sunday 1st November at 3pm.   We invite all to join us to pray for those who have died during the year and to comfort the bereaved in...

We are sorry that we can’t welcome you to Mass just now. We encourage you to continue nourishing your faith until we can gather again. In addition to the celebration of Mass online or on local radio, the following resources, may be of help. Prayers at Home https://www.elphindiocese.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Prayers-At-Home-When-Gathering-for-Mass-is-Not-Possible.pdf Video Resources https://www.elphindiocese.ie/programme-prayer-resources/ Mass Schedule – Online ...

Elphin Diocese – Try Alpha! Try Alpha! An On-line Alpha Course for Adults  Alpha is designed to help participants discover the basics of our Christian faith and grow in a deeper personal relationship with God. Beginning Monday 2nd November @ 8pm Running for 10 consecutive weeks each Monday evening at 8pm, allowing for a 3...

Samaritanus Bonus (The Good Samaritan) was published on 22 September by the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.  This document discusses end of life care, and its key message is that euthanasia is incompatible with care at the end of life.  Bishops welcomed the timely publication of Samaritanus Bonus and reflected on this important...

About Day For Life Day for Life is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition.  This year’s Day for Life will be celebrated in Ireland on Sunday 4 October and...

Fifteen volunteer catechists were commissioned for service in the Diocese of Elphin, by Bishop Kevin Doran, at Mass in Sligo Cathedral yesterday, Sunday 27th September. Known as “Partners in the Gospel”, the Catechists are lay parishioners from all walks of life and from parishes all over the Diocese, who have completed an intensive four year...

Mission Month Pack Every year to enhance World Mission Sunday celebrations we prepare the Mission Month Pack. These resources are designed to help individuals, parishes and communities celebrate not only World Mission Sunday, but the entire month of October. Explore further by downloading below. Mission Month Booklet Mission Month Toolkit Children’s Resource Mission Sunday Mass...